I&E Technician III
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: TEP Rocky Mountain - Parachute, CO 81635Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $41.00 - $46.00 HourlyPosition Summary
I & E Technician III is a senior level position that serves as the primary technical resource for instrumentation, control systems, and automation across Flywheel Energy operations. Working with a high degree of independence, the technician leads complex projects, drives the development and continuous improvement of maintenance and calibration programs, and mentors Technician I and II personnel. This role requires deep expertise in field instrumentation, PLC/SCADA systems, and electrical systems, and may include responsibility for project coordination and technical standards development.
Key Responsibilities
Installation & Commissioning: Lead installation and commissioning of complex instrumentation and control system projects; develop and review loop diagrams, I/O schedules, and commissioning documentation; ensure accuracy and completeness of all deliverables.
Maintenance & Calibration Program Ownership: Develop, maintain, and optimize preventive maintenance and calibration programs; analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and drive reliability improvements; ensure compliance with applicable industry standards (API, ISA).
Troubleshooting: Serve as a technical resource for complex, multi system failures involving PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, field instruments, and electrical systems; apply advanced diagnostic techniques and mentor others in structured root cause analysis.
Electrical Systems: Efficient with design, review, and installation of low and medium voltage electrical systems; ensure hazardous area classification requirements are met; review electrical drawings.
Documentation & Standards: Own and maintain the instrumentation and controls documentation library including as built drawings, P&IDs, instrument data sheets, and control narratives; develop and enforce site standards for documentation quality.
Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and structured development for Technician I and II personnel; deliver coaching and identify training needs; act as a subject matter expert for operations and engineering teams.
Safety & Compliance: Champion site safety culture; lead JSA development and pre job safety briefings for high risk tasks; participate in incident investigations and corrective action development; ensure ongoing compliance with company HSE policies, OSHA regulations, and API standards.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements in maintenance workflows, calibration practices, and control system performance; contribute to capital project scoping and execution.
Culture: Embody Flywheel values — lead by example, foster accountability, and build a culture of excellence and continuous learning. Act as a culture carrier for the Automation & Controls team.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
7 10 years of hands on experience in industrial instrumentation, automation, or electrical work in an oil and gas environment.
Advanced proficiency in process instrumentation including 4–20 mA, HART, Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus, and digital bus protocols.
Demonstrated experience with Emerson FB107, Emerson FB3000 and ABB (G3, G4, G5) platforms, including basic program review and modification.
Proven track record of leading technical projects and mentoring junior technicians.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; ability to travel to field sites.
Preferred Qualifications
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level II or III, or equivalent professional certification.
Demonstrated experience independently programming or modifying PLC and SCADA systems in an operational environment.
Experience with Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation), Siemens, or ABB PLC platforms including online program modification.
Advanced SCADA platform experience (Ignition) including project level configuration and scripting.
Associate degree or higher in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in physically demanding outdoor environments.
Comfortable working at heights and in adverse weather conditions.
Weekends, Holidays and Callouts required to support operational needs.
Pay Range: $41-$46/hr
Benefits Available
Medical, Dental and Vision
Life Insurance
Disability
Retirement
PTO
Position open through Friday September 18th
Company at a glance
Flywheel Energy is a private exploration and production company formed to provide American consumers with reliable, affordable energy by acquiring and sustainably operating large, producing onshore U.S. oil and gas assets.
In August of 2018, the Fund committed a second time to the management team with $700 million of equity in the form of the newly-formed Flywheel Energy. Flywheel Energy is a private exploration and production company formed to acquire and operate large, producing onshore U.S. oil and gas assets with an emphasis on the Rockies and Mid-Continent.
Concurrent with the new commitment, Flywheel signed a definitive agreement to acquire Southwestern Energy’s legacy gas properties and affiliated midstream business in the Fayetteville Shale in Arkansas for $1,865 Million. With this acquisition, Flywheel entities will have made almost $2.1 billion of acquisitions since 2017.
Top Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Retirement
- PTO
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